1. amounts that are more than necessary, reasonable, or desirable
Usage: plural of excess
2. instances of behavior that go beyond normal or acceptable limits
Usage: often refers to indulgent or extreme behavior

Examples

• The budget cuts were necessary to eliminate financial excesses.
• His dietary excesses led to serious health problems.
• The company’s excesses during the boom years came back to haunt them.
• She warned against the excesses of social media use.
• The revolution was partly a response to the excesses of the ruling class.
• We need to trim the excesses from our spending plan.
• The festival was known for its colorful excesses and celebrations.